GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
2009 Grant for Workshop, North Savo Arts Council
2008 Artist Stipend, Arts Council of South Savo
2004 Grant for Exhibiting, Arts Council of Finland, Finland
1998 Grant for Exhibiting, Arts Council of Finland, Finland
1991 Grant for Exhibiting, Arts Council of Finland, New Mexico, USA
1988 Grant for Exhibiting, Foundation of Culture, Finland
1978 Blacksmith apprenticeship, Hame County, Finland